CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AJYAL HR Solutions & Services; Muscat; On-site; OMR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Muscat is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead financial services, focusing on currency exchange and trading. The ideal candidate must have over 10 years of senior leadership experience, a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, and the ability to drive strategic growth in a high-risk environment. This role offers a chance to shape the future of the organization in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of senior leadership experience in currency exchange, banking, or financial services.
• Proven experience managing a regulated business in a high-risk environment.
• In-depth understanding of global currency markets, precious metals trading, and economic indicators.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic plans, identify new business opportunities, and manage daily operations.
• Set financial targets, budgets, and KPIs to ensure profitability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing executive team.

Skills

Leadership in high-risk financial environments

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Education

Master's degree in business administration, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Job Purpose: We are seeking a dynamic, visionary, and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organization in the Money Exchange and FX/Gold trading. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational leadership, and sustainable growth of the business. The ideal candidate will possess deep industry knowledge, regulatory expertise, and a proven track record in financial services or commodities trading.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 10-15 years of senior leadership experience in currency exchange, banking, or financial services
• Proven experience managing a regulated business in a high-risk environment.
• In-depth understanding of global currency markets, precious metals trading, and economic indicators.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., central bank regulations, AML/KYC policies, financial reporting standards).
• Master's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Drive short- and long-term strategic plans, identify new business opportunities in gold, forex, and financial services, and stay attuned to global economic trends and market risks.
• Manage daily operations across trading, compliance, finance, HR, and customer service, ensuring regulatory compliance while driving efficiency, scalability, and technological innovation.
• Set and track financial targets, budgets, and KPIs to ensure profitability, oversee treasury, risk, and capital strategies, and report performance and strategic updates to the Board.
• Ensure strict adherence to AML, KYC, and regulatory requirements while maintaining robust internal controls and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Build and mentor a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, customer focus, and strong corporate governance.
• Cultivate strong relationships with regulators, financial institutions, investors, suppliers, and key clients, while representing the company at industry events and public forums.

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.